DNI

As indicated by a previously classified court order disclosed by the media on June 5, 2013, the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court authorization requiring the production of certain telephony metadata under the “business records” provision of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), 50 U.S.C. Section 1861, expires on July 19, 2013.
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DNI Statement on the Resignation of U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano

Friday, July 12, 2013

On behalf of the Intelligence Community, I thank Janet for her commitment and invaluable contributions to the community and our nation.
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DNI Clapper Letter on Misunderstandings Arising from his March 12th Appearance Before the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence

Tuesday, July 02, 2013

Dear Madam Chairman: Because of the charged rhetoric and heated controversy prompted by my response to a question Senator Ron Wyden asked me last March 12th during an unclassified threat assessment hearing before the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, I am using this direct means of communication with you to set the record straight...
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DNI Releases Updated Budget Figure for FY 2014 Appropriations requested for the National Intelligence Program

Thursday, June 27, 2013

Consistent with 50 U.S.C. 415c(a), the Director of National Intelligence disclosed to the public on April 10, 2013, the aggregate amount of appropriations requested for Fiscal Year 2014.
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ODNI Statement on the Limits of Surveillance Activities

Sunday, June 16, 2013

The statement that a single analyst can eavesdrop on domestic communications without proper legal authorization is incorrect and was not briefed to Congress...
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